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Il Palio

Welcome to Italy Magazine’s newest feature - Guarda! Each week Michelle will showcase a video of an interesting, unique part of Italian life that will allow you to live la dolce vita no matter where you call home. Please let us know what you think! We start with Siena's palio, which is due to take place in just a few days. - ...read more
Opium plot found in Siena

Opium plot found in Siena A large plot of opium poppies has been found in the historic centre of Siena.



Palio!

Siena - Palio
A more personal look at the Palio of Sienna through Ken Blackie’s story of how he became involved in one of the most famous horse-races in the world - ...read more
Probe to protect authenticity of Brunello wine

Probe to protect authenticity of Brunello wine An ongoing probe into allegations that norms regulating the authenticity of certified Brunello di Montalcino wine had been violated is aimed at safeguarding the product and the area where it is produced, according to the head of the Brunello consortium.

Empoli-Valdelsa wines on show in Düsseldorf

Empoli-Valdelsa wines on show in Düsseldorf The most important DOC and DOCG wines from the Empoli-Valdelsa region are presenting their latest harvests at Pro Wien in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Bassilichi Spa presents solar panels in Siena

Bassilichi Spa presents solar panels in Siena Bassilichi Spa is relying on the sun for energy production. The Florentine company recently presented a solar panel prototype as a preview of the panels to be installed at the San Martino factory in Siena.



Tuscany's Finest - Siena

 Siena -  Torre di Mangia
Not so much a place, more a work of art, Teresa Fisher explores Siena – for many, the quintessential Italian city - ...read more
Siena Airport to house Boeing 737 planes after renovation

70 mln euros for new airport facilities and longer runway - The goal of transforming the small airport in Ampugnano (Siena) into a national and international airport capable of receiving incoming Boeing 737s, used mostly by national air carriers, could take from eight to ten years to achiev

Siena fends off Palio betting bid

The people of Siena have halted plans to allow betting on the city's historic Palio horse race with an avalanche of protests .

The world-famous race around the city's main square is one of the few sporting events Italian punters cannot wage their money on - at least not legally .

Colourful history of Canes in Siena

A fascinating new exhibition in this Tuscan city proves that the walking stick is much more than a physical support for the aged and infirm. The show, entitled Bastoni: Materia, Arte e Potere (Canes: Materials, Art and Power), is on at Siena's Santa Maria della Scala museum complex.



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